Two-Minute Market Focus

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, reviews the reported S&P earnings, and compares today's technology stocks to what occurred in the 1970s. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, compares the stock market to a similar pattern that occurred post World War II, and discusses the important outcome of declining negative-yielding bonds. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, reviews the current state of high yield bonds, and analyzes how the Chinese stock market could potentially impact us. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the potential impact of the bond market, and reviews the rare performance of stocks and bonds so far in 2022.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode. 

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, reviews the impact of quantitative tightening, and analyzes what history tells us about bear markets. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses what tame credit markets may indicate, and analyzes the challenging position of European financials. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes how currency movements are creating volatility in other markets, and discusses the potential for equity markets nearing a bottom. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the possibility that bonds may be approaching a transition phase, and encourages investors to keep a long-term view throughout the turbulent times in the market. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the changes in the US Treasury yield curve, and highlights the shifting housing market dynamics. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the crisis in European energy markets, and highlights the potential impact of share buybacks likely to increase. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes what "real" interest rates may indicate about a potential move in actual interest rates, and reviews what could happen when emerging markets move in the other direction. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes whether energy prices are actually overpriced as suggested by recent media coverage, and adds another item to our "What Could Go Right" list. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the recession schematics, and highlights non-government bonds painting a rosier picture.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, explains the importance of holding a high-quality bond portfolio, and highlights the new legislation optimism.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes what rising stocks could potentially indicate for the future of the markets, and discusses the potential impact of commodity prices on CPI. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses what the bond market may be telling us about a future recession, and analyzes the potential impact of rapidly declining commodity prices. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the probability of a recession in our future, and highlights the positive sentiment from insider buying activity.    Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode. 

In this week's special edition episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the reason behind the recent market volatility, and explains how Gratus is navigating the current market environment. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes what the 1940's price history may suggest for the future , and highlights the mixed signals in the bond market. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In today's special update episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the potential outcomes from the recent volatility, and emphasizes the importance of staying invested even during periods of very negative sentiment. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

 In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, addresses how bond anxiety is affecting markets, and analyzes the potential impacts of food shortages in the near future.    Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes how China's "Zero-COVID" policy could potentially create issues for S&P 500 companies, and highlights the impact of Emmanuel Macron's re-election in France. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes whether inflation is always bad for stocks based on past data, and reviews the noticeable collapse in individual enthusiasm for the market. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses the request of several US Federal Governors to fight inflation, and analyzes the impact of inflation anxiety on bonds. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes US yields approaching key levels, and explains the skepticism around emerging market stocks. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.